Description
Delightfully soft and flavorful, these Pumpkin Sugar Cookies are perfect for fall! Topped with a sweet icing, they make a festive treat for holidays and gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Icing:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Cookies:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Shape and Bake:
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Icing:
- In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to tint the icing.
- Once cookies are completely cool, spread a thin layer of icing on top of each cookie.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Enjoy these delicious cookies with a cup of coffee or tea!
Notes
For a festive touch, you can add seasonal sprinkles on top of the icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
